Bobbie “Bob” Lee Hodge
Bobbie “Bob” Lee Hodge was born on September 25, 1932, on the family farm near Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Charlie and Myra Belle (Yowell) Hodge.
The youngest of three children, Bob grew up in rural Kansas, where farm life taught him the value of hard work. He often recalled hauling water, tending animals, and working alongside his family before electricity ever reached the farm.
Bob attended school in Phillipsburg, graduating from Phillipsburg High School. He later worked in trucking and carpentry with his father and brothers. In 1953, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He completed basic training at Parks Air Force Base in California and attended aircraft engine school in Amarillo, Texas. Bob served as a crew chief at O’Hare Field in Chicago during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1961.
After his service, Bob returned to Kansas to continue his work in construction. In 1965, he and his brothers, Warren and Willis, developed their first nursing home, Prairie Haven, in Kensington, Kansas. Their success led to additional facilities in Phillipsburg and Salina, reflecting Bob’s dedication to compassionate elder care.
Bob moved to Salina in 1986, where he served as administrator for Kenwood View Nursing Home until his retirement in 1994. He took great pride in his work and often said he truly loved the nursing home profession.
In 1992, Bob married Norma Dumler Feil, and they shared 33 years together. Bob and Norma enjoyed traveling in their RV with friends and spending winters in a warmer Texas climate. In later years, Bob was especially proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will remember him as a steady presence and a loving role model.
Bob treasured time with family and friends, his morning coffee with “the guys,” and watching sports. He was also particularly proud of his 40 years of involvement with the Isis Shriners, and he was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Bob passed away on December 31, 2025, in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 93.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. He is survived by his wife, Norma of Salina; children, Rhonda Anderson of Lindsborg, Rod Feil (Patricia) of Wichita, and Diana Looney (Joel) of Salina; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Isis Shrine Travel Fund or the Immanuel Lutheran Church Foundation in Bob’s honor, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Above all, Bob will be remembered for his work ethic, his deep devotion to family and his unwavering kindness. And to end in typical Bob fashion, “Take care.”
Pheng Rordsalee
Pheng Rordsalee, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1967, in Vientiane, Laos, to Bunmee and Lad (Pakhamma) Rordsalee.
Pheng was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her sons, Deth Rordsalee, Saengphet “Joey” Soulivong, Xaya Jonathan Soulivong, and Victor Phanthankeo; her daughter, Heather Rordsalee; and her son-in-law, Troy Mueller. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Sandther Candi Phanthankeo, whom she carried in her heart always.
She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Angellina, Leonna, Lennox, Seth, Elyve, and Alex, who brought her immense joy. In addition, Pheng deeply loved her fur grandbabies—Remy, Sadie, Smokey, Koda, and Audi—who held a very special place in her heart.
She also leaves behind her siblings, the Phetasa, Pakhamma, and Rordsalee families.
A service honoring Pheng’s life will be held at the Buddhist Temple of Salina on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11 A.M., with the cremation continuing at Ryan Mortuary & Crematory, Salina, at 2 P.M.
Pheng will be remembered for her love, strength, and the care she gave so freely to those around her. Her memory will live on in all who knew and loved her.
Ronald “Ron” Earl Ash
Ronald “Ron” Earl Ash, age 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born April 1, 1949, in Lindsborg, Kansas, as a twin, to Earl and Gloria Ash.
Ron proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked in various fields before retiring from UPS with more than fifteen years of dedicated service
He loved life’s simple pleasures and could often be found on the riverbank chasing catfish or working in his shop.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Gloria Elnora Ash and Earl McCoy Ash, and by his twin brother, Donald “Donnie” Ash of Salina, Kansas.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie (Emig, Call) Ash, of the home; his daughter, Stephanie Lynn (Ash) Bell, and her husband, Glen, of Raytown, Missouri; three stepchildren: Josh Call and Jessica Call, both of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jamie Campbell (Jeramie) of San Francisco, California; Ron was blessed with two grandchildren, Sean Hamilton (Eryn) of Springfield, Missouri, and Jessika Ferguson (Brandon) of Holden, Missouri; along with six great-grandchildren who brought him great joy. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lynn Wilson (Ron) of Salina, Kansas, and Lori Baxter (Mike Dipman) of Lindsborg, Kansas; his brother, Steve Ash (Nancy) of Douglass, Kansas; and his sister-in-law, Pat (Emig) Cosby (Mark) of Salina, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at New Community Christian Church, 530 E. Cloud Street, Salina, Kansas.
A private family burial will take place.
Ron will be remembered for his loyalty, strength, humor, and love for God and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors or New Community Christian Church, 530 E. Cloud St. Salina, KS.
